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New DEATHSTROKE Ongoing Series Announced

Of course we all knew there'd have to be a new series coming.

Deathstroke is hot right now. Besides being the "character of the month" here, voted by the community, he's been racking up the hits and points all over the place. With major recent appearances in Arrow and appearances in video games such as Batman: Arkham Origins and Injustice: Gods Among Us, it seems like everyone can't get enough of the merc.

In October, we'll all be able to get even more.

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It's been announced that a new series will debut in October, written and drawn by Tony Daniel.

What I find interesting and why I wanted to write (and draw) Deathstroke, is the opportunity I have to make people give a damn about his missions and motivations. Giving readers a reason to invest emotionally in this guy’s missions and stories is what I think will make a difference for this new title and is key for me and one of my main goals.

You can see more of what Tony has to say over at MTV.

DEATHSTROKE #1

Written by TONY S. DANIEL

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:25 Variant cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

On sale OCTOBER 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

The DCU’s deadliest assassin stars in his own ongoing series by writer/artist Tony S. Daniel! See him as never before in this explosive new series, with one surprise after another as we see Slade Wilson in the fight of his life!

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What I'm thinking is that Daniel wasn't giving his all when he first started writing. I mean, he had writing and art duties for Detective and he was writing Hawkman on top of that. Let's just hope that this'll be like the first arc of Detective instead of the second and third

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Heh, ask and you shall receive.

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It would be cool to see deathstroke with other bad ass DC assassins e.g. Lobo, Richard Dragon, Lady shiva, Grifter, Deathblow, Cassandra Cain, Ravager, Red hood, Deadshot, Cheshire,Bronze tiger, Vigilante etc. It'll also be cool to see a battle against this characters that'll be super cool. ( hawkman and prometheus appearances will be awesome)

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Now will get to see if DC really did forget all about Tara since the last time anyone saw her she was given to Deathstroke as payment while in stasis.

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Superboy needs a reboot...

Anyway back to topic...I'll check this out. I just hope it's better than the last one

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@wardishy said:

@k4tzm4n: I know what you're saying, but that's money that could be spent on one of the gazillion other awesome books out instead, some of which probably need more support to stay afloat than Deathstroke. But hey, I honestly hope that this series is great and finds a place in my collection.

And was I right? Somehow I totally get a vibe telling me that you're going to fight over the review rights for the first issue at least.

I hear you.

I'd love to review it, but no, I won't fight for it if Tony or Mat really want to review it. I'm lucky enough to already review plenty of books I love!

@hyperbertha said:

@xwraith: Or he knew of the title's confirmation beforehand!

Ha, no. I was thrilled when I saw Daniel tweet the news.

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That's so awesome. This news just made my day.

Such a cool character. And his last series was pretty great. Plus we got Daniels on writing and art which is perfect. If he pulls the same gritty darkness he did with the beginning of Detective comics that would be perfect.

Plus this shows that DC is willing to give cancelled books another chance which is great. Here's hoping Hawkman, The Demon and Firestorm get a relaunch as well.

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@xwraith: Or he knew of the title's confirmation beforehand!

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Deathstroke is one of my faves so I'll be checking this out, but when the heck are they going to RELEASE A LOBO BOOK!!!!!!!

When they figure out which one is the real one. :)

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Good news. Especially for Slade fans. Now, can we also get a few titles with more clean-cut super-hero characters instead of more of these mercenary/assasin/anti-hero kinds of books?

Please?

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@lvenger: What's wrong with his writing? I'm not sure I've read anything from him..I'm one of those comic books fans that rarely notices the writer

His Detective run was pretty weak but his art was nice. I have to say it was better than Fabok's writing, but not by much.

Deathstroke is one of my faves so I'll be checking this out, but when the heck are they going to RELEASE A LOBO BOOK!!!!!!!

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awesome that cover looks great..I always wanted to get into the last series but there wasnt too much that grabbed me. Tony Daniel is a solid writer and artist though. Ive really enjoyed the Superman/Wonder Woman art hes been doing. But this excites me im totally down for a new deathstroke title and what a perfect time to announce it.

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@k4tzm4n: I know what you're saying, but that's money that could be spent on one of the gazillion other awesome books out instead, some of which probably need more support to stay afloat than Deathstroke. But hey, I honestly hope that this series is great and finds a place in my collection.

And was I right? Somehow I totally get a vibe telling me that you're going to fight over the review rights for the first issue at least.

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Not really sold on the look. I see what they're going for, but I dont like it. Maybe if he changes his outfit from mission to mission, like different variations of the DS outfit, I'll be fine with it. For now, I like the original N52 outfit more, myself. Still, it's good news for DS fans.

I hope Warblade pops up for cutting off his head. Get a good rivalry going. >:D

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@k4tzm4n said:

I get where you're coming from, but Deathstroke has a key advantage over the listed characters: he's popular -- now more than ever. His increasing number of appearances across various forms of media have boosted interest in him, so it wouldn't surprise me if that makes more readers give the first issue a chance. Then it's just a matter of whether they stick around. Still, if you DO like the first issue, do what you can to support it. Spread the word and all that.

I'll give it a try. Deathstroke is the only villain aside from maybe the Joker that I think SHOULD be able to carry a solo.

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Best news I've heard all day so far

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@lvenger said:

Yes a Deathstroke series, Gregg's article must have worked in making DC give Slade another chance!

(sees that it's Tony Daniel writing the series)

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My thoughts exactly. Love his art, but I can't do his writing.

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Such a nice character and once again wasted in the hands of lousy writters :/

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@k4tzm4n said:

I don't think it's unreasonable to read the first issue before writing it off, is it? If you're skeptical, that's fine, but at least give it a shot before being so confident it'll be bad, you know?

Even if it's good I fear it will just get cancelled. That's how DC always gets me. I get invested in one of their lower level books that isn't about a member of the Justice League and as soon as I really start getting into it, it's over. This happened to me with Demon Knights, Blue Beetle, Manhunter, Static Shock etc.

I get where you're coming from, but Deathstroke has a key advantage over the listed characters: he's popular -- now more than ever. His increasing number of appearances across various forms of media have boosted interest in him, so it wouldn't surprise me if that makes more readers give the first issue a chance. Then it's just a matter of whether they stick around. Still, if you DO like the first issue, do what you can to support it. Spread the word and all that.

@wardishy said:

@k4tzm4n: I won't say he's a terrible writer, because he isn't - I just didn't find his work to my taste that time. That being said, you do make a fair point, and I'll probably still want to check it out, but money's tight as it is so it's hard to allocate money to something that might not be so good.

Maybe you'll review it for me and let me know if it's worth it? :)

And that is absolutely incredible timing if that is the case! Clearly, you are a prophet?

Well, I guess it's a good thing the first issue is only $2.99 ;)

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As much as i like Manu Bennet, i hope this does not tie in with Arrow at all. That is not Deathstoke.

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Wow, talk about ironic. Didn't that article of why he needs a new ongoing come out like yesterday or something? New design too, looks cool

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How prophetic. I wasn't a fan of Daniel's Batman run, so I'll be sitting this out. But at least it'll look great.

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@k4tzm4n: I won't say he's a terrible writer, because he isn't - I just didn't find his work to my taste that time. That being said, you do make a fair point, and I'll probably still want to check it out, but money's tight as it is so it's hard to allocate money to something that might not be so good.

Maybe you'll review it for me and let me know if it's worth it? :)

And that is absolutely incredible timing if that is the case! Clearly, you are a prophet?

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Looks like they read your article. I'm very excited for this, and tony s Daniel has always been a pretty good writer and a great artist.

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Lol. Convenient timing, right after that article.

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Drawn by Tony Daniel is great step in the right direction. Not sure about him writing, let alone the fact that both duties are left up to Daniel, could end up being too much for one guy, isn't that part of the reason we have different people handling different duties for comic books? This seems like a big risk. I may check out this new Deathstroke series, but whether I do or not, I am rooting this artist/writer knocks it out of the park.

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@k4tzm4n: Will you please begin writing articles on why Dr. Doom, Dr. Strange, Scarlet Spider, The Question, & Martian Manhunter need their own solo series?

I'll definitely be trying this out. I never read any of Daniels' Detective run so I can't comment on his writing, but hopefully he'll find his groove with this series. Looking forward to it.

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@the_stegman said:

@vance_astro: Same with me, it leaves me hesitant about picking up any new DC title. I loved the first Deathstroke, I Vampire, Voodoo, Demon Knights, etc, only to watch them fall.

I didn't understand why the first Deathstroke series didn't work....DC had some decent momentum when New 52 first started.

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@vance_astro: Same with me, it leaves me hesitant about picking up any new DC title. I loved the first Deathstroke, I Vampire, Voodoo, Demon Knights, etc, only to watch them fall.

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I know he didn't write the original Deathstroke series when New52 launched but I think it's overal a decent template to why I don't think a Deathstroke on going won't work. Which is to say nothing of the fact aht DC essentially what would be limited series as ongoings even though we all know they'll likley not get pass 8-12.

Still hey a good Deathstroke book would be cool.

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@k4tzm4n said:

I don't think it's unreasonable to read the first issue before writing it off, is it? If you're skeptical, that's fine, but at least give it a shot before being so confident it'll be bad, you know?

Even if it's good I fear it will just get cancelled. That's how DC always gets me. I get invested in one of their lower level books that isn't about a member of the Justice League and as soon as I really start getting into it, it's over. This happened to me with Demon Knights, Blue Beetle, Manhunter, Static Shock etc.

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I really enjoyed Higgins' take on the character. Hopefully this new run will be just as good.

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I don't think it's unreasonable to read the first issue before writing it off, is it? If you're skeptical, that's fine, but at least give it a shot before being so confident it'll be bad, you know?

@wardishy said:

@k4tzm4n: were you playing with us the whole time?!

As for the announcement... well, I was reading Detective Comics at the start of the New 52... but not for very long. So, yeah. He's a decent artist though.

Ha, no! I'm so happy this news didn't break while I was working on the article yesterday. Would've been a total waste of my time!

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DC needs to reboot again...

I don't read anything from them anymore

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YESS!!!! Hey should of got the guy that ended on the first New 52 Deathstroke book to do this.

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Frack yeah!

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Tony Daniel can't write at all..

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I'm calling COLLUSION between DC comics and the comic vine community. Somehow I since the Illuminati at play bc it just too convenient that Deathstroke got character of the month and a new series announced shortly after

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Talk about perfect timing.

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That was fast.

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Good news: Tony Daniel is drawing it

Bad news: Tony Daniel is writing it

It's a maybe for me to buy

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@k4tzm4n Be careful what you wish for :-P

Tony S Daniels as a writer...

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Daniel is mediocre as a writer... Can't DC hire one writer from Image for this series? Those guys are on fire!

Anyway, I'll give it a shot... In trade maybe

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@g_man said:

I have to say, I love the pic. It's a mix of armored badass Deathstroke yet streamlined a little. I'm also a sucker for the chainmail. Deathstroke should totally switch up his look for different missions.

Yeah, Deathstroke looks like a real badass. Also the red sky and lightning kinda remind me of Hush which just adds to the already high cool factor.

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I'm in on this. Love that pic.

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@k4tzm4n: were you playing with us the whole time?!

As for the announcement... well, I was reading Detective Comics at the start of the New 52... but not for very long. So, yeah. He's a decent artist though.

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the black and yellow has always been my favourite suit